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J.F. Penn

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The United Kingdom

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Thriller, Fantasy, Crime

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James Rollins, Michael Crichton, Matthew Reilly, Dan Brown, ...more

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I'm the award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ARKANE Action Adventure Thriller series, the Brooke & Daniel Crime Thrillers, and the Mapwalker Fantasy Adventure trilogy, as well as other books and short stories.

The fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, global locations, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural. Described by readers as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft."

The Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller Series features British detective Jamie Brooke alongside museum researcher Blake Daniel, as they solve dark crimes around London.

The Mapwalker fantasy adventure trilogy is set between Bath, England and the Borderlands in a split world fantasy where Sienna and the Mapwalker ...more

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Classical Architecture, Angels Unawares, And A Surprise Gutenberg Bible. A Long Weekend In Washington DC, USA

I’ve always wanted to visit Washington, D.C. as it features in so many films and TV shows. I even set a scene in my thriller, Ark of Blood, at the George Washington monument (they have a replica Ark), but I had never visited — until now.

On this long weekend, I enjoyed the classical architecture of the government buildings, the ecclesiastical grandeur of the Basilica and the cathedral, and discover

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Average rating: 3.98 · 10,479 ratings · 2,098 reviews · 45 distinct works • Similar authors

	Stone of Fire (ARKANE #1) 3.75 avg rating — 2,902 ratings — published 2011 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Desecration (A Brooke and Daniel Psychological Thriller, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 1,079 ratings — published 2013 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crypt of Bone (ARKANE #2) 4.09 avg rating — 684 ratings — published 2011 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Map of Shadows (Mapwalker, #1) 3.74 avg rating — 549 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ark of Blood (ARKANE #3) 4.11 avg rating — 462 ratings — published 2012 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Day of the Vikings (ARKANE #5) 3.99 avg rating — 447 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Day In Budapest (ARKANE #4) 3.92 avg rating — 420 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Delirium (London Crime, #2) 4.18 avg rating — 240 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gates of Hell (ARKANE #6) 4.32 avg rating — 231 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	End of Days (ARKANE #9) 4.24 avg rating — 220 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“But then why do we write if not to tackle the fears that others look to us to conquer?”
― Joanna Penn, Author 2.0 Blueprint

tags: inspirational, writing

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“The first time you get such a line edit, it hurts. You think you're a writer and then someone changes practically every sentence. Ouch. But editing makes your book stronger, and the reader will thank you for it.”
― J.F. Penn, How To Market A Book

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“blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. ”
― J.F. Penn, Pentecost

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Polls

September/October 2013 Group Read

The Bone Collector / Jeffery Deaver

32 votes, 14.5%

Heat Wave / Richard Castle

18 votes, 8.1%

We Have Always Lived in the Castle / Shirley Jackson

16 votes, 7.2%

Rum Punch / Elmore Leonard

15 votes, 6.8%

The Bookman's Tale: A Novel of Obsession / Charlie Lovett

15 votes, 6.8%

Murder on Astor Place / Victoria Thompson

13 votes, 5.9%

Bone Thief / Thomas O'Callaghan

11 votes, 5.0%

Into the Darkest Corner / Elizabeth Haynes

11 votes, 5.0%

52 Pick Up / Elmore Leonard

11 votes, 5.0%

Honeymoon/James Patterson

10 votes, 4.5%

Doha 12 / Lance Charnes

8 votes, 3.6%

Aftershock: A Thriller / Andrew Vachss

8 votes, 3.6%

The Pawn / Steven James

7 votes, 3.2%

The Stranger You Seek/ Amanda Kyle Williams

7 votes, 3.2%

Wild Justice/ Phillip Margolin

7 votes, 3.2%

Out / Natsuo Kirino

7 votes, 3.2%

The Maid's Version / Daniel Woodrell

7 votes, 3.2%

Pentecost / Joanna Penn (J.F. Penn)

6 votes, 2.7%

Ash / James Herbert

4 votes, 1.8%

The Bridge of the Americas / Larry Seeley

3 votes, 1.4%

Close My Eyes/ Sophie McKenzie

2 votes, 0.9%

Head Boy/ Mark Wilson

2 votes, 0.9%

The First Wave/ James R. Benn

1 vote, 0.5%

Sleight of Hand / Phillip Margolin

0 votes, 0.0%

Zanzibar/ Giles Foden

0 votes, 0.0%

Harnessed Passions / D.T. Jones

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J.F.’s Quotes

“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.”
― Benjamin Franklin

tags: learning, self-development

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“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”
― Jim Rohn

tags: education, self-improvement

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“Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs.”
― Zig Ziglar

tags: intelligence, success, wealth

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“Writing is an act of ego, and you might as well admit it.”
― William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide To Writing Nonfiction

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“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.”
― Bob Proctor, You Were Born Rich

tags: philosophy

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message 24: by Alan

Dec 16, 2018 07:31AM

Love your work.

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message 23: by Alan

Jan 18, 2018 06:38PM

Hi Joanne. As a published writer myself (true paranormal and horror fiction), I really admire your work. I especially love the interviews you show on YouTube with various writers. Keep up the good work.

Regards
Alan Toner
www.alantoner.com

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message 22: by David

Apr 13, 2015 01:19AM

Hello Joanne! I have been watching your YouTube videos for some time now. I'm finding them to be very interesting and informative. Good work! Dave

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message 21: by J.F.

Apr 16, 2014 03:52AM

Just sent Day of the Vikings, kickass novella, to my editor! Should be out in the next few weeks - you can see some of my inspiration on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jfpenn/ragna...

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message 20: by gj

Mar 17, 2014 09:55AM

It is so nice to have you as a new friend!
thanks for becoming a friend!
Please take a moment and stop at our website to subscribe to our newsletter and like us on Facebook- we would love to have you.
www.bragmedallion.com
You might want to join our group- indieBRAG here on Goodreads.

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message 19: by Pamela

Jan 10, 2014 01:34PM

Hey J.F., Thanks for accepting my friend request.

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message 18: by Dale

Dec 18, 2013 06:02AM

Joanna, thanx for accepting my friend request :)

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message 17: by John

Mar 20, 2013 07:51AM

Thanks for friending back, Joanna. I finished Pentecost some time back and will be getting to Prophecy within the next month or so (busy editing my first novel). Where do you find the time to read so much considering everything else you do. Superwoman?
PS Two stars for The Great Gatsby? Interesting.

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message 16: by DENISA

Feb 04, 2013 10:48AM